She Stuns the World - Chapter 51: Chapter 51

By then, they had arrived at Vlento Court, and Athena drove into the neighborhood, parking the car near Block 6. Arthur was the first to get out and ran to open the car doors for everyone else.
After getting out, Wesley asked with concern, "Athena, are you sure you don't want to come up for a bit? Your mom made some ratatouille and chopped up some carrot sticks for you since she knows you like them."
Athena replied, "I'll take them next time. I have a task at the lab and need to get back to the office."
Wesley said, "Then wait here for a few minutes. I'll have your brother bring down the ratatouille. They're perfect for summer."
"Okay, I'll go get them now—" Arthur happily complied.
Arthur was about to run upstairs when they suddenly heard an angry woman's voice behind them: "Athena, get out of the car! We need to talk to you!"
The voice was so harsh that the Donovans turned around, startled. Josie, frightened, hid behind Maria, peeking out nervously.
Arthur and the other kids didn't recognize the newcomers, but Wesley and Claire did—they had seen them at the paternity test.
Isaac Kennedy and his wife? What were they doing here? Judging by their demeanor, it didn't look like they came in peace,' they wondered.
"Ah, Mr. and Mrs. Kennedy," Wesley said, taking a deep breath and stepping forward to shield his family. "We just got back from dinner. What brings you here to see Athena?"
Athena remained calm in the driver's seat, not rushing to get out or speak. She was curious to see what drama Regina and her family were planning this time.
Regina, her heels clicking sharply against the pavement, approached with an air of indignation. Without waiting for her husband to speak, she pointed a finger at Athena, her voice rising with anger. "Do you have any idea what your precious daughter has been up to? Do you realize the trouble she's caused for our family?"
Andrew, wearing a mask and hands casually tucked into his pockets, leaned against the car with a smug expression. "Like father, like daughter, I suppose. Athena's already learned how to cozy up to wealthy men and use them to get back at the family that raised her for eighteen years. It's truly astonishing!"
Their accusations hung in the air, sharp and venomous.
Unfortunately, it was dinnertime, and neighbors were returning home, drawn to the commotion outside Block 6. A small crowd began to gather, some clutching their dinner plates, intrigued by the unfolding drama.
"You're lying!" Claire exclaimed, her voice trembling with fury. She felt tears prick at the corners of her eyes. "We know our daughter. Athena is kind and responsible. She would never do what you're accusing her of!"
Arthur stepped forward, his expression darkening as he cracked his knuckles. "Did you come here just to slander Athena? If you don't apologize, you won't be leaving this neighborhood."
"Slander?" Regina scoffed, dismissing his warning with a wave of her hand. She opened her designer handbag and pulled out a stack of photos, tossing them at the Donovans with a flourish. "Look at these. Is this what an 18-year-old girl should be doing?"
Athena, having exited the car, picked up a few of the photos and glanced at them.
They depicted her getting out of Harry's car two days prior, his hand holding hers as they walked into a studio. The images showed them looking close, but there was nothing inappropriate about their behavior.
The Donovans and the onlookers caught sight of the photos too. While the Donovans didn't see anything wrong, the crowd had plenty to say.
"Wow, a Ferrari! The Donovan girl is impressive, snagging a rich guy at just 18. She's set for life," one commented.
"They look good together, but dating at 18 isn't exactly ideal," another interjected.
"That guy with long hair, wearing pink and sunglasses? He looks like trouble. Mr. Donovan, you better keep an eye on your daughter before she gets into real trouble..."